- Significant increase in emissions from purchased electricity in 1998 due to the closure of the Maine Yankee Nuclear Power Plant.
- High emissions from heating fuels (70% of total emissions in 2009).
Colby College
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2009 reporting, Colby College disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 19.2K MT eCO2. By scope: Scope 3: 29%. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
19.2K MT eCO2
2009
Renewable Energy
100% (electricity)
of total energy
📊 Emissions by Scope (2009)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 29% |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced emissions per square foot by more than 18 percent since 1990 despite a 32 percent increase in campus building space and a 9 percent increase in student enrollment.
- Switched to 100 percent renewable electricity sources since 2003.
- Three buildings erected since 2005 received LEED Silver or Certified accreditation.
- 2009 LEED Gold certifications for the renovation of two Colby residence halls.
- Reduced emissions from the campus fleet by more than 10 percent since 2005.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce greenhouse gas emissions 41 percent from 2009 levels by 2015.
- Reduce solid waste generation by 10 percent by 2015.
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve carbon neutrality by 2015.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeEnvironmental Sustainability